Roofing that respects a working historic district
Browne's Addition is unusual among commercial settings. The same block can hold a corner cafe, a law office in a restored Victorian, and a multi-unit building that started life as a single-family mansion. Each of those buildings has a roof that was never designed for modern commercial loads or modern energy codes, yet still has to perform like one.
DG Contracting has worked across Spokane since 2013, and we treat these properties as the assets they are. We assess the existing structure first - decking, framing, drainage, and any prior repairs - before we recommend a system. A flat-roofed retail addition and a steep century-old slate-style roof on the original house are two different jobs, and we scope them that way rather than forcing one approach onto both.
Low-slope and flat systems for storefronts and offices
Many of the commercial spaces near Coeur d'Alene Park sit under low-slope or flat sections, often hidden behind a parapet or a sloped street-facing facade. These are the roofs that fail quietly - ponding water, seam separation, and failed flashing show up as interior stains long before anyone climbs up to look.
We install and service:
- TPO and PVC membrane - single-ply systems with heat-welded seams, well suited to ponding-prone flat decks and reflective enough to cut summer cooling load.
- Modified bitumen - a durable multi-ply option for older buildings transitioning off built-up roofing.
- Metal - standing-seam for additions and connectors where longevity matters more than first cost.
Every system gets detailed flashing at parapets, curbs, and penetrations, because in this neighborhood those transitions are where roofs actually fail.
The steep, century-old roofs on Browne's Addition mansions
Plenty of commercial use in Browne's Addition happens under the steep, ornate roofs of the original brick mansions - now offices, event spaces, and apartments. These roofs have complex hips, valleys, dormers, and turrets that demand a roofer comfortable with steep-slope work, not just flat membrane.
We match materials to the building's character and budget, whether that means high-end architectural shingles, synthetic slate, or designer profiles that read correctly from the street. As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a designation held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationally - we can back steep-slope work with the GAF Golden Pledge warranty on top of our own 15-25 year workmanship coverage.
Built for Inland Northwest weather and old buildings
The buildings here predate modern insulation by a century, which makes them especially vulnerable to ice dams. Heat escapes through the roof, melts the snowpack, and refreezes at the cold eave - then meltwater backs up under the covering and into the wall cavity. On the brick mansions, that water can travel a long way before it ever shows.
Our commercial assessments include the things that drive failure in this climate: attic and parapet ventilation, ice-and-water membrane at vulnerable edges, properly sized drainage and overflow for flat sections, and snow management on the steep roofs. We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, so multi-property owners on either side of the line get one accountable contractor.
Working around your business
A commercial reroof in a dense, walkable district is as much about logistics as it is about roofing. Coeur d'Alene Park draws steady foot traffic, parking is tight, and your customers and tenants still need to get in the door while we work.
We plan staging, dumpster placement, and material delivery to keep sidewalks clear and disruption short, and we coordinate phasing so a tenant-occupied building stays usable. When a full replacement is part of the project, we include backed by a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and we offer flexible financing so a major roof does not have to wait on a single budget cycle. You can request a free estimate and we will walk the building with you before quoting anything.
Why local owners choose DG Contracting
We are a family-owned company that has spent more than a decade roofing Spokane's neighborhoods, and we know the difference between a quick patch and a roof that protects a property for decades. Our reputation is built one building at a time - reflected in a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews.
For Browne's Addition commercial owners that means honest assessments, clear scopes, manufacturer-backed warranties, and a contractor who will still answer the phone after the job is done. Call (509) 209-1894 to talk through your building.
